1. at first; in the beginning
2. in a new or creative way; with originality

Examples

• The house was originally built in 1920.
• She originally planned to study medicine but changed to engineering.
• The recipe originally called for butter, not oil.
• This building was originally a factory.
• He originally approached the problem from a different angle.
• The artist originally painted landscapes before switching to portraits.
• The company was originally founded as a small family business.